How coaches' mouths lose games Posted by Mike Woitalla on Oct. 21, 3:23 a.m.I suspected this many times as a coach and spectator, but it comes through even more clearly when I referee: Coaches can destroy their teams with the way they shout from the sidelines.» 14 Comments

GotSoccer Insanity: Ranking 9-year-olds! Really?Posted by John O'Sullivan on Oct. 16, 3:47 p.m.America is obsessed with rankings. From NCAA football and basketball to top high school recruits across the sporting spectrum, the American sports fan has no shortage of statistics and ratings in every professional and college sport. Unfortunately, team rankings have leached into youth sports as well, where any benefit they bring is far outweighed by the negative consequences of rating ...» 39 Comments

When Refs Must Weather the StormPosted by Randy Vogt on Oct. 11, 2:07 a.m.In "Save the Best For Last," Vanessa Williams sings, "Sometimes the snow comes down in June, Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon." Those are unusual lyrics that describe the interesting weather we have been experiencing of late.» 3 Comments